An introductory study of Freud and Kohut and the transformation of their theories in contemporary psychoanalysis. Students will read the works of and meet with distinguished psychoanalysts who will present new approaches to understanding psychoanalytic theory and therapeutic action. We will also explore how psychoanalysis can be used in the interpretation of culture, especially art and theater. 1 unit. Taught in part in Chicago at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute. Meets the Critical Learning: AIM requirement. Meets the Critical Learning: SHB requirement.

Degree requirement — Critical Learning: AIM, Critical Learning: SHB

1 unit — Dobson, Riker

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Spring 2023	Block 7	Contemporary Psychoanalysis: Theory and Practice	John Riker, Marcia Dobson	Taught Abroad 001	17 / 1	06/02/2023
Spring 2024	Block 8	Contemporary Psychoanalysis: Theory and Practice	John Riker, Marcia Dobson	TBA	17 / 17	06/02/2023